Better way to shed water: Lubricated, nanotextured surfaces boost performance of condensers in power and desalination plants
Monday, October 22, 2012 - 14:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Condensers are a crucial part of today's power generation systems: About 80 percent of all the world's powerplants use them to turn steam back to water after it comes out of the turbines that turn generators. They are also a key element in desalination plants, a fast-growing contributor to the world's supply of fresh water. Now, a new surface architecture holds the promise of significantly boosting the performance of such condensers.